29th Annual Reading Recovery Conference a Huge Success
The 2020 Comprehensive Literacy & Reading Recovery Conference was recently held in Chicago on January 22-24. Over 800 attendees arrived from 22 states, Canada, and even Japan! The guests were welcomed by Provost Saib Othman on Thursday and by NCE Dean Rob Muller on Friday. Assistant Professor JaNiece Elzy, NLU Reading Recovery Trainer, delivered the opening greetings both days.
Participants were offered 41 breakout sessions, plus 3 keynote sessions, over 3 days. NCE presenters included Dr. Mary Ann Poparad, Faculty, as well as Lisa Fisher, Rebecca Meixensperger, Connie Obrochta, and Kendra Tlusty, Adjunct Faculty.
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Mark your calendar now for next year's conference on January 27-29, 2021 at the Chicago Marriott Mag Mile Hotel. Featured speakers will include Donalyn Miller, Cornelius Minor and Jan Richardson.